Asahi Shuzo Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Asahi Shuzo's Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake is a representation of meticulous sake-making. The "39" in its name refers to the degree of milling, meaning that the rice grains used in the production have been polished down to 39% of their original size. This careful and labor-intensive refinement process ensures the essence of the rice shines through, resulting in a cleaner, more elegant flavor profile. Produced by one of Japan's leading sake breweries, Dassai 39 embodies the commitment to quality and the pursuit of perfection that Asahi Shuzo is known for. It can truly be said that DASSAI Beyond was more than a decade-in-the-making. The origins of this rare and extraordinary sake began with a simple, yet most challenging ambition: to handcraft a sake that would surpass the excellence of DASSAI 23, widely praised by critics as a "perfect" sake. And so, driven by the passion of DASSAI's founder, Hiroshi Sakurai, he and his small group of the finest sake artisans began their quest to impr